For episode 648 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marco van den Heuvel, Co-Founder of Beam.
Beam is a frontier-tech ecosystem pioneering the next era of Web3 infrastructure, gaming, and AI-driven innovation. Marco has helped scale a DAO into a global organization bridging builders, investors, and creators. Today, Beam spans multiple verticals—from Beam Ventures, a $150M Abu Dhabi-based fund and accelerator, to projects like DreamCash, Sphere, and BeamAI—all united by a mission to power open, composable economies.
Explore how Beam is redefining frontier tech—from Web3 gaming to AI and real-world assets. Learn more or get involved at beamventures.com.
⏳ Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:59) Who is Marco van den Heuvel?
(4:22) What is Beam Ventures?
(7:25) Examples of Beam Venture startups
(11:41) What makes a good venture pitch?
(14:20) Why is Abu Dhabi a hub for innovation?
(17:13) Blueprint for Web3 friendly cities
(19:14) Future landscape of frontier technology
(21:43) Are we in a tech bubble?
(26:03) Beam Ventures roadmap for 2026
(28:39) Events & conferences
(29:25) Beam Ventures website & socials
🎙 Beam Links:
🔗 Website: https://onbeam.com/
🔗 Website: https://www.beamventures.com
🔗 Blog: https://blog.beamventures.com/
🔗 X: https://x.com/BeamVentures
🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/beamcommunity
📢 Disclaimer:
None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.